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RATING:
-Easy |
TOUR
TYPE:
-Semi-loop |
TOTAL
DISTANCE:
-32 km |
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START
/ FINISH:
-Park at the visitor information booth
on Hwy 60.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
-Eganville
-Hyndford
-Bonnechere Caves
-Bonnechere River and valley views
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SURFACE:
-Pavement: 32 km |
TIME
ALLOWANCE:
-Beginner: 2.5 to 3 hr
-Intermediate: 2 hr
-Advanced: 1 to 1.5 hr |
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River & Valley
Eganville > Douglas
 Information
This is an easy and scenic bike
ride that provides many views of the Bonnechere River. The route passes
by the Bonnechere Caves, and allows a visit to the village of Douglas,
famous in the valley for their St. Patrick’s Day festivities. There
are picnic spots at the Bonnechere Caves and in Douglas.
Directions
- From the start,
ride east on Queen St toward Hyndford. Queen St becomes the Fourth
Chute Rd.
- When you reach
the Y-intersection at 8 km turn left; (follow the signs for the Bonnechere
Caves); here you will pass over the Bonnechere River at the Fourth
Chute.
- The Bonnechere
Caves parking area offers a picnic bench, bathroom facilities and
water pump for passing cyclists.
- Continue along
Fourth Chute Rd for 7 km to Douglas.
- At Douglas turn
right on Hwy 60 and ride down the hill and across the Bonnechere River;
on the right just before the bridge is a dirt road into a picnic area.
- Turn right at
Hyndford Rd, just past the bridge, and continue for 5 km to the four
corners at Hyndford.
- Turn right at
Hyndford onto the Scotch Bush Rd and head back toward Eganville.
- At 24.2 km you
will come back to Y-intersection of Fourth Chute Rd that goes to the
Bonnechere Caves; continue straight onto Fourth Chute Rd.
- Retrace your
route for 8 km back to Eganville.
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